Gabdullin: a silk soul and a fiery heart

Today marks the 110th anniversary of the birth of Malik Gabdullin—Hero of the Soviet Union, academician, writer, and public figure. Serik Negimov, a Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, Doctor of Philology, Professor, and personal fund holder at the National Archives of the RK, has dedicated nearly 40 years to researching the life of this legendary hero and scholar.

Diary” to his letters, personal journals, and articles published in various periodicals. It also includes memoirs of contemporaries regarding his leadership and creative legacy. Based on these valuable records, Negimov published a research work titled «Malik Gabdullin» in 2001, which he expanded significantly in 2015 into a comprehensive philological and source-study monograph.

“Indeed, from a young age, he stood out for his wisdom and alertness. While Malik won the people’s love with his bravery during the Great Patriotic War, in peacetime he earned profound respect as a scientist and writer,” says S. Negimov, fondly remembering his mentor as a «hero with a soul of silk, a heart of fire, and a blessed path.»

The collection preserves insightful letters and unique records that have never been published before. Ensuring no detail went unnoticed, S. Negimov prepared and published hundreds of scientific and literary-critical articles about the hero across various publications.

Serik Negimov’s immense contribution to the innovative analysis of moral and personal issues in the national art of the word will undoubtedly live forever in literary science. Meanwhile, the heroic deeds, teaching legacy, and noble character of Malik Gabdullin—war memoirist and master of folk literature—will continue to serve as a role model for future generations.